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Tuesday, 23 December 2025

Silent Night, Bloody Night (1972)

AKA: Deathouse
AKA: Death House
AKA: Night of the Dark Full Moon

After being discovered burned alive, Wilfred Butler's estate is bequeathed to his grandson, with the express order that it is to remain untouched. Twenty years later, Butler House is suddenly up for sale, and death soon follows.
A proper spooky mystery film, this holiday slasher predates even Black Christmas. The beauty is in its simplicity, which is unique to the era it was made. This one is all but forgotten to time, but it deserves its flowers.

3 diary entries out of 5

Note: The film is in the public domain and available for free viewing.

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